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San Francisco Intl (KSFO/SFO) — San Francisco, United States

San Francisco Intl (KSFO/SFO) serves San Francisco, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Sep 11
672 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 642 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KSFO
  • Name: San Francisco Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 37.618999
  • Longitude: -122.375
  • Elevation: 13 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: San Francisco
  • IATA Code: SFO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: 19.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01L/19R

  • Designation: 01L/19R
  • Dimensions: 7500 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 01R/19L

  • Designation: 01R/19L
  • Dimensions: 8648 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

  • Designation: 10L/28R
  • Dimensions: 11870 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10R/28L

  • Designation: 10R/28L
  • Dimensions: 10602 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 113.700 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 650-821-5000
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.flysfo.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $5.90 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.70 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Premium pricing reflects Bay Area costs. Signature Flight Support handles GA on the north field.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Higher than national average. Signature Flight Support FBO.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: eAPIS required. International Terminal (Terminal G) with full FIS. CBP for GA at Signature FBO with prior arrangement.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Closely spaced parallel runways 28L/28R require special qualification for simultaneous approaches in IMC. Frequent fog and low ceilings reduce capacity.

Alternates

KOAK

  • ICAO: KOAK
  • Name: Metro Oakland Intl
  • Distance (NM): 9.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KSJC

  • ICAO: KSJC
  • Name: Mineta San Jose Intl
  • Distance (NM): 26.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KMRY

  • ICAO: KMRY
  • Name: Monterey Regional
  • Distance (NM): 67.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KSMF

  • ICAO: KSMF
  • Name: Sacramento Intl
  • Distance (NM): 74.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A4584/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 10L/28R CLSD
2026-09-18 09:30:00 2026-09-18 10:30:00
A4583/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 10R/28L CLSD
2026-09-18 08:30:00 2026-09-18 09:30:00
A4585/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 10L/28R CLSD
2026-09-16 08:00:00 2026-09-17 13:00:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KSFO?
The tower frequency at San Francisco Intl is 120.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSFO?
San Francisco Intl offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A, Jet A.
Does KSFO require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for San Francisco Intl (United States).
Is customs available at KSFO?
Yes, customs at San Francisco Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KSFO located?
San Francisco Intl (KSFO) is located in San Francisco, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSFO?
The IATA code for San Francisco Intl is SFO.
How long is the runway at KSFO?
The main runway at San Francisco Intl (01L/19R) measures 7500 X 200.
Does KSFO have an ILS approach?
Yes, San Francisco Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 10L/28R, 10R/28L.
Is KSFO a port of entry?
Yes, San Francisco Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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